Sibling Gift Exchange
The year my older brother got married, we instated a sibling gift exchange between the seven siblings and (currently) two spouses. Most years, we write a poem to tell everyone who they are purchasing for (see 2020 poem below). A couple of the years, we made videos (these were my favorite years).
We’re all spread out in different cities. Most of us living lives very independent from one another. But every year around this time, we get to connect around the sibling gift exchange.
2020 Sibling Gift Exchange Poem
It’s the time of year again
The sibling gift exchange is always a win
Let’s celebrate each other for making it through
🤑 is the minimum so go do what you do
Caleb’s got millions of irons in the fire
But going non stop is just how he is wired
He works hard to grow his business plan
But still makes time to help his fellow man
Katherine’s been flexing her creative muscles
This girl never ceases to hustle
A job change, nonprofit, novel and podcast
She’s exhausted but she’s having a blast
Lauren has had quite the year
But she still manages to take on most things with cheer
A couple houses, a promotion, a pregnancy
What’s next? We’ll just have to see
Sherry kicked basic training in the nuts
We knew all along that she had guts
Don’t want to let this year pass w/o honoring Corona Lee
That puppy was loved and missed she will be
Corrie got a house in her dream part of town
*Gasp* she also got a cat who should be wearing a crown
She’s still crushing the wedding planning scene
Workaholism is definitely in all our genes
Nathan’s life plan changes every day
But gosh he’s motivated even though he’s cray cray
A mansion, a school bus, and now all the land
It’s fun watching the Spearing empire expand
Other nathan’s a gem and a solid foundation
Playing his part in the house acquisition
Adding a few more to what they already had
And let’s not forget, soon a small child will be calling him Dad
Jax is a hero I think you’ll agree
She redefines the meaning of busy bee
Homeschooling five kids and making headway on the cello
God gave her to Nate and he’s a lucky fellow
Julie is also doing big things
Our baby girl is spreading her wings
Driving her new ride in ATL to her own place
And taking on her career with grace
Year - 2017 (I believe this was a the last time all the siblings were together in one place)
Cover photo by Joshua Lam on Unsplash